Coding Specialist Jobs in Tennessee
Coding specialist jobs in Tennessee are in steady demand, concentrated in healthcare systems, managed care organizations, and revenue cycle management firms, with openings at every level from entry-level coders to senior auditing roles. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville are the primary hiring centers, home to large employers such as HCA Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The most sought-after specialties in Tennessee include inpatient facility coding, professional fee coding, and risk adjustment coding. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This Work from Home position requires that you live and will perform the duties of the position; within 60 miles of an HCA Healthcare Hospital (Our hospitals are located in the following states: FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, MO, NV, NH, NC, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA).
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Senior CVIR Revenue Integrity Coding Specialist? At Parallon, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Candidate must have Outpatient Coding experience or experience in a Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology.
RHIA or RHIT or CPC or COC or CCS, or CIRCC certifications required
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Senior CVIR Revenue Integrity Coding Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (CVIR) services are charged and coded correctly. This position is a specialized senior medical coder in the Cath Lab, IR, and EP service lines. The Senior RI Charge Specialist educates specialty physicians and facility departments on coding and billing practices. Consults with IT&S, E.H.R. Specialists, and CDM Departments to ensure accurate CDM, Meditech, and Hemodynamic systems are set up appropriately in all clinical modules. Consults with Division and Corporate Leadership on charging and coding trends to identify financial opportunities.
What you will do in this role:
- Assigns/Codes Charges CPCS/CPT Coding based on medical record documentation for Cath Lab/IR/EP service lines
- Coordinates with facility/departments to obtain missing medical record documentation as needed
- Coordinates with department leaders to identify trends and address issues related to charge capture
- Ability to understand/apply National and Local Coverage Determination and educate facility departments routinely
- Performs in-depth reviews and verifies the appropriateness of patient charges and Chargemaster (CDM) assignments
- Supports the Revenue Integrity team by optimizing processes to ensure services rendered are accurately reported and reimbursed while maintaining compliance
- Provides focused education to clinical and coding stakeholders as needed
- Participates to ensure CDM/system updates result in appropriate reimbursement
- Monitors any applicable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify new RI initiatives that are applicable to their assigned facility
What qualifications you will need:
- Associates Degree Required. Equivalent work experience may substitute education requirements.
- Minimum 1 year coding/HIM experience
- Minimum 3 years healthcare experience (hospital operations, clinical operations, etc.)
- RHIA or RHIT or CPC or COC or CCS, or CIRCC certifications required (must obtain certification within one year of start date).
Benefits
Parallon, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll, and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers, and their communities.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Senior Revenue Integrity Charge Analyst opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in coding specialist jobs across Tennessee.
- CPC, CCS, or RHIA certification from AHIMA or AAPC required or preferred
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding systems
- Experience with electronic health record platforms such as Epic or Meditech
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer billing guidelines
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology
- Ability to meet productivity and accuracy benchmarks in a compliance-focused environment
Coding Specialist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a coding specialist in Tennessee?
Most Tennessee employers require a nationally recognized coding credential such as the Certified Professional Coder from AAPC or the Certified Coding Specialist from AHIMA. There is no separate Tennessee state license for medical coders, but certification is effectively required to compete. Candidates typically complete an accredited health information technology or medical coding program at a Tennessee community college, then sit for a credentialing exam before applying to entry-level positions.
Which companies hire coding specialists in Tennessee?
Employers hiring coding specialists in Tennessee right now include Erlanger, OneOncology, and Health Support Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Tennessee's strong concentration of large health systems and regional insurance carriers means consistent demand from both hospital-based and remote revenue cycle teams.
Which Tennessee cities have the most coding specialist jobs?
Nashville, Brentwood, and Chattanooga have the most coding specialist openings in Tennessee. Nashville's dominance reflects the city's headquarters-heavy healthcare economy, including major health systems and managed care companies, while Memphis and Knoxville draw volume from their own large regional hospital networks and affiliated physician groups.
Are there remote coding specialist jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, and more than most fields. Medical coding is one of the more remote-friendly healthcare roles because the work is documentation-based and does not require physical patient contact. About 83% of coding specialist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly health systems and revenue cycle management companies have adopted distributed coding teams. Inpatient facility coding and risk adjustment roles are the most consistently offered as fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a coding specialist in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is earning your CPC or CCS credential first, then targeting revenue cycle coordinator or medical billing roles at Tennessee health systems to build applied experience. Employers such as HCA Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center periodically hire new coders into supervised training tracks. Community colleges across Tennessee, including Nashville State and Pellissippi State, offer coding certificate programs that prepare candidates for credentialing exams and make entry-level applications more competitive.
Where can I find and apply to coding specialist jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to coding specialist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly.
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